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Tetradrachm - Caracalla Laodicea ad Mare; 3rd Consulate, ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟС СΕ with a draped bust
212 year| Silver | 13.4 g | 28.3 mm |
| Issuer | Laodicea ad Mare (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 212 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Diameter | 28.3 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#72715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing, facing left, holding wreath in beak, star between legs
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟС ΤΟ Γ
Translation: (Tribunitian power, consul for the third time)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin , which features a draped bust of Caracalla, was minted during the 3rd Consulate of Caracalla and Antoninus (212 AD). This coin was minted in Laodicea ad Mare, which is now located in modern-day Syria. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 13.4 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high value during its time. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring a draped bust of the emperor, was a common motif in Roman coinage during this period and symbolized the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
